Support Our Neighbors During the Government Shutdown! The ongoing government shutdown is disrupting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for many families across our community. In September 2025, 13,695 Charleston County households and 60,389 people across the Tri-County area (Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley), including 30,464 children, relied on this vital support. As more families face food insecurity, our local food banks need your help now more than ever! Please consider donating food (donation bins are located in each cafeteria) or funds to the LowCountry Food Bank to help ensure no one in our community goes hungry. Donate today! Just $1 can help create 3 nutritious meals.